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What's on Your Family's Summer Bucket List? 15 Fun Ideas to Consider

Before diving headfirst into Summer, we love the idea of sitting down as a family and generating a bucket list of fun ways to make the season especially memorable.


Before diving headfirst into Summer, we love the idea of sitting down as a family and generating a bucket list of fun ways to make the season especially memorable. Get everyone together, and brainstorm the things that each of you would most like to experience while school's out. Think about your surroundings — local landmarks you have yet to explore, great day trips to take, some of your own favorite spots that your kids have yet to experience, and more. Here are a few fun thoughts to get you started, wherever you live!

  1. Make s'mores outside.
  2. Visit a pick-your-own berry farm, and make a pie with your bounty.
  3. Go fishing.
  4. Make your own ice cream.
  5. See fireworks.
  6. Have a picnic in a park.
  7. Start a lemonade stand.
  8. Spend a day at a local amusement park.
  9. Learn a new craft, instrument, or skill.
  10. Give your bedroom or playroom a mini makeover.
  11. Go to a baseball game.
  12. Practice a random act of kindness (or two, or three . . .).
  13. Set up a tent in the backyard and sleep under the stars.
  14. Test your green thumb and start a garden.
  15. Plan a weekend road trip to a new destination.

What fun adventures do you and your kids have in store for this Summer? Tell us the highlights of your family's Summer bucket list!

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Fitness

Burn It Up in the Sun and Surf

I'm sure many of you are psyched that the weather is so warm so you can enjoy exercising outdoors, especially in the water.
Burn It Up in the Sun and Surf

I'm sure many of you are psyched that the weather is so warm so you can enjoy exercising outdoors, especially in the water. Just how many calories do Summer activities burn? Click the "Start" button to find out. All the calculations are based on a 130-pound woman.

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Surfing

10 Ways to Burn More Calories This Summer

This summer, take advantage of all the great ways you can burn a few more calories.

This summer, take advantage of all the great ways you can burn a few more calories. Here are ten simple ways that you can burn a few more calories in just 30 minutes this summer:


Activity Calories Burned
Fishing 118
Frisbee 89
Horseback Riding 118
Mountain Biking 251
Rock Climbing 236
Snorkeling 148
Softball 148
Surfing 89
Water Skiing 177
Whitewater Rafting 148
Based on a 130 lb. person for 30 minutes of activity.

The best part? You should have fun burning those extra calories. So pull out the sunscreen and bug spray and start moving this summer.

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